Pharmacy Technician Grade 3

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne seeks a senior Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 to join the Pharmacy Department. The role involves advanced aseptic and chemotherapy preparation, autonomous work within a skilled team, and support for satellite pharmacy services and PBS-related processes.

You will contribute to safe and high-quality pharmacy services, manage stock, and collaborate closely with pharmacists to deliver excellence in patient care. Located in Fitzroy, near public transport and Melbourne CBD.

Qualifications

• Experienced hospital pharmacy technician with advanced technical skills.
• Aseptic services including chemotherapy compounding.
• Autonomous work style with collaborative team support.

Responsibilities

• Provide aseptic services incl. chemotherapy compounding and sterile preparations.
• Support satellite pharmacy and dispensary services.
• Manage imprest supplies, inventory and stock.
• Support PBS claims and related processes.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with pharmacists and the Pharmacy team.

Skills

Aseptic services

Chemotherapy

Inventory management

PBS claims

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Melbourne VIC

$68,384 - $68,384 a year

Full time

1d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital

• Fitzroy location – close to Melbourne’s CBD and public transport
• Senior pharmacy technician opportunity within a skilled and supportive team

Job Description

• Pharmacy Technician Grade 3
• Permanent, full-time position
• Fitzroy location – close to Melbourne’s CBD and public transport
• Senior pharmacy technician opportunity within a skilled and supportive team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. You will bring advanced technical knowledge and experience to the role, working with a high degree of autonomy and accountability to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of pharmacy services. As a senior member of the pharmacy technician team, you will contribute across specialised pharmacy services, including aseptic and chemotherapy preparation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing aseptic services, including chemotherapy compounding, biohazard sterile preparations and sterile manufacturing
• Supporting satellite pharmacy and dispensary services
• Managing imprest supplies, inventory and stock
• Supporting PBS claims and associated processes
• Working autonomously while collaborating closely with pharmacists and the broader Pharmacy team
• Contributing your experience and technical expertise to the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services

Classifications will be Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 TH10 ($68,384.16 per annum).

About You

You are an experienced hospital pharmacy technician with advanced technical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently and autonomously within a busy hospital environment.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support, or equivalent
• A minimum of three years’ full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician
• Chemotherapy compounding experience is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• A healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and confidential employee support
• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
• A convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne’s CBD
• A culture of continuous learning and improvement
  

About Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides comprehensive pharmacy services across acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care settings. Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the healthcare team, supporting the safe, efficient and timely delivery of medication management services. Working alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, our technicians contribute to patient safety, service excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Contact

Helen Dixon ***********@svha.org.au

Closing Date

24 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander